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Detective Ryan Chase #4
Chase the Dead
When a teenage girl is found dead near Clifton Suspension Bridge, it’s up to DI Ryan Chase and his team to figure out what’s happened.
A post mortem quickly reveals that the girl’s death is no accident. Who would have wanted the teenager dead?
As Ryan digs into the victim’s life, and that of those surrounding her, he finds himself in the murky world of the dark web. But his intuition tells him there’s more to the case.
Does the killer have his eye on another victim?
Will Ryan catch them before they can strike again?
A post mortem quickly reveals that the girl’s death is no accident. Who would have wanted the teenager dead?
As Ryan digs into the victim’s life, and that of those surrounding her, he finds himself in the murky world of the dark web. But his intuition tells him there’s more to the case.
Does the killer have his eye on another victim?
Will Ryan catch them before they can strike again?
243 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 21, 2022
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About the author
M.K. Farrar
40 books146 followersM K Farrar had penned more than ten novels of psychological noir and crime fiction. A British author, she lives in the countryside with her three children and a menagerie of rescue pets. When she’s not writing—which isn’t often—she balances out all the murder with baking and binge-watching shows on Netflix.
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October 1, 2022
4 stars 🌟
October 22, 2022
This is book four of the Detective Ryan Chase Thriller series and sees DI Chase called to the Clifton Suspension Bridge in the early hours of the morning, after a teenage girl’s body was spotted on the steep terrain down below. Whether she was pushed, fell or jumped is the question. He has his trusty sidekick DS Mallory on the case as well as the rest of his team. Mallory has her own problems at home, with her brother Ollie’s helper Daniel, from Helping Hands, not getting the message after she had broken her rules and gone out for a few drinks with him. He was such a good fit with her brother, especially after the accidental fire in the kitchen that put Ollie’s confidence backwards months. He seemed the ideal man to possibly date, but she never took it that far and stepped away from anything before it could start. Shame he seems to be one of those men that can’t take no for an answer and soon escalates with his behaviour! Ryan is getting along with his ex-wife Donna, after her former partner left her right as she started a fight against cancer, saying he hadn’t signed up for that. She has beaten is for now and is looking towards her future, but it may not be anything like what Ryan was imagining it might be for them.
It is quickly discovered that the young woman, Tai Moore, had been pushed from the bridge, but the weather played a huge part in not being able to identify who she was waiting for, at one end of the bridge, hidden from sight of most. The team have to scour CCTV for clues and look into the victim, especially their social media and internet use. A search of her room soon raises questions about where she got most of the expensive clothes and belongings in her room. His tech expert soon discovers the source of all the expensive ‘extras’ that Tai owns and it leads them to a site on the dark web and another teenage girl possibly in trouble. Chloe Jennings is also missing, within an hour of Tai’s body being found, along with her mother Faye. Chloe has done something to place herself in danger and whilst it is not made clear what exactly for most of the storyline, it is serious enough to warrant their sudden departure and leaving behind any trace of where they went. Neither has been in contact with family, friends, work or college and the pressure is now on DI Chase’s team to find them before another young life might be taken. There is a lot more to the case than first expected and Ryan and his team must put together all the pieces whilst also dealing with issues far closer to home! The storyline leaves you wanting to know what connects each set of characters and this becomes clear as the story progresses. Another fantastic police thriller, with a mix of things going on and the police having to put the pieces together in this puzzle to keep another teen safe and find the killer! You never quite know the whole story or figure out exactly what is happening until the end. I can’t wait to read another story from these characters and to see what crime they might have to solve next! I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
It is quickly discovered that the young woman, Tai Moore, had been pushed from the bridge, but the weather played a huge part in not being able to identify who she was waiting for, at one end of the bridge, hidden from sight of most. The team have to scour CCTV for clues and look into the victim, especially their social media and internet use. A search of her room soon raises questions about where she got most of the expensive clothes and belongings in her room. His tech expert soon discovers the source of all the expensive ‘extras’ that Tai owns and it leads them to a site on the dark web and another teenage girl possibly in trouble. Chloe Jennings is also missing, within an hour of Tai’s body being found, along with her mother Faye. Chloe has done something to place herself in danger and whilst it is not made clear what exactly for most of the storyline, it is serious enough to warrant their sudden departure and leaving behind any trace of where they went. Neither has been in contact with family, friends, work or college and the pressure is now on DI Chase’s team to find them before another young life might be taken. There is a lot more to the case than first expected and Ryan and his team must put together all the pieces whilst also dealing with issues far closer to home! The storyline leaves you wanting to know what connects each set of characters and this becomes clear as the story progresses. Another fantastic police thriller, with a mix of things going on and the police having to put the pieces together in this puzzle to keep another teen safe and find the killer! You never quite know the whole story or figure out exactly what is happening until the end. I can’t wait to read another story from these characters and to see what crime they might have to solve next! I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
January 8, 2023
Book: Chase the Dead (Detective Ryan Chase #4)
Author: M.K. Farrar
My Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by: Tammy - Book Nook Nuts
REVIEW
Detective Ryan Chase finds himself in a very twisted, and dark case that looks to never have an ending. A young girl dead under a bridge...
Who is she, Why was she murdered, and holy smokes when we find out it's a mind-blower. This dives into an issue plaguing the world... The Dark Web...
Det Mallory and Det Ryan have their hands beyond full with this one.
This author never fails to give a great Thriller...
**I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book**
M.K. Farrar
Author: M.K. Farrar
My Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by: Tammy - Book Nook Nuts
REVIEW
Detective Ryan Chase finds himself in a very twisted, and dark case that looks to never have an ending. A young girl dead under a bridge...
Who is she, Why was she murdered, and holy smokes when we find out it's a mind-blower. This dives into an issue plaguing the world... The Dark Web...
Det Mallory and Det Ryan have their hands beyond full with this one.
This author never fails to give a great Thriller...
**I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book**
M.K. Farrar
October 9, 2022
This is the first Chase and Swift book I have read. And I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the story.
Detectives Ryan Chase and Mallory Swift are up against a case that seems to have no leads. A young girl is found in a bed of rocks under a bridge which overlooks a body of water. Author, in true Colombo style - shows how dead ends unfold into an awesome thriller.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Detectives Ryan Chase and Mallory Swift are up against a case that seems to have no leads. A young girl is found in a bed of rocks under a bridge which overlooks a body of water. Author, in true Colombo style - shows how dead ends unfold into an awesome thriller.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 14, 2023
I enjoyed this crime thriller where a girl is found dead under a bridge - was it murder or suicide?
Great storytelling, a great plot and great characters; I found this to be an engaging, fast-paced tale that included some disturbing topics, which were tackled well.
I do like this series and I especially like how Ryan's and Mallory's personal lives are developing alongside the main stories.
Recommended.
Great storytelling, a great plot and great characters; I found this to be an engaging, fast-paced tale that included some disturbing topics, which were tackled well.
I do like this series and I especially like how Ryan's and Mallory's personal lives are developing alongside the main stories.
Recommended.
September 25, 2022
unputdownable
Teenage girls offering themselves to older men for porn or any reason is sickening, men thinking that they can treat a woman especially a police officer badly just because she stopped a relationship before actually started is also wrong. Chase and his team handled it all amazingly . Can’t wait for the next case
Teenage girls offering themselves to older men for porn or any reason is sickening, men thinking that they can treat a woman especially a police officer badly just because she stopped a relationship before actually started is also wrong. Chase and his team handled it all amazingly . Can’t wait for the next case
October 8, 2022
Chase the Dead is a great addition to this series. As in the previous books, there is a very good plot, which is well-written and fast-paced. It doesn't matter the gender, abuse of minors, especially by a person of authority is not acceptable and the work done by Detective Ryan and his team is first-class.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 9, 2022
Chase the Dead is book four and a great addition to the series and as always the author's writing pulled me in and held me captive till the final page. From the gripping murder mystery to the suspenseful storyline this book and this series are page turning reads and I look forward to the next DI Ryan Chase Thriller. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
October 13, 2022
Chase The dead by M.K. Farrar.
Book 4 of A Detective Ryan Chase Thriller.
When a teenage girl is found dead near Clifton Suspension Bridge, it’s up to DI Ryan Chase and his team to figure out what’s happened.
I really enjoyed this book. I do like Ryan and Mallory. I wasn't sure about Faye or Chloe. I was surprised by who the killer was. 5*.
Book 4 of A Detective Ryan Chase Thriller.
When a teenage girl is found dead near Clifton Suspension Bridge, it’s up to DI Ryan Chase and his team to figure out what’s happened.
I really enjoyed this book. I do like Ryan and Mallory. I wasn't sure about Faye or Chloe. I was surprised by who the killer was. 5*.
February 23, 2023
Who pushed her off the bridge?
First out of the series that I actually got into, and read fairly quickly. A murdered teenager, police envolvement, and a runaway mom/daughter duo sums up this plot! When you think one person was the murder new evidence is brought to light and Twists the plot.
First out of the series that I actually got into, and read fairly quickly. A murdered teenager, police envolvement, and a runaway mom/daughter duo sums up this plot! When you think one person was the murder new evidence is brought to light and Twists the plot.
April 29, 2024
great story line.
The way the boom reads is the same as the other 3 before it. It can take a few chapters to get into the groove. With this being the 4th books some main characters make it easier to follow. There was a bit early on where it was a bit slower and it took me a few days to push past but half way through it kicks back up and draws you in. The ending was great!
The way the boom reads is the same as the other 3 before it. It can take a few chapters to get into the groove. With this being the 4th books some main characters make it easier to follow. There was a bit early on where it was a bit slower and it took me a few days to push past but half way through it kicks back up and draws you in. The ending was great!
August 13, 2024
Good story
Really enjoyable characters and setting make this a fun read. The story being told from multiple perspectives also gives deeper insights into the motivation of the characters then if it was told from only one perspective.
Really enjoyable characters and setting make this a fun read. The story being told from multiple perspectives also gives deeper insights into the motivation of the characters then if it was told from only one perspective.
March 12, 2023
Chase the Dead
Really enjoyable thriller. So many twists it is impossible to guess the outcome. Can’t wait to read the next in the series.
Really enjoyable thriller. So many twists it is impossible to guess the outcome. Can’t wait to read the next in the series.
May 13, 2023
Great book
Am gutted to now be starting the last book so far,brilliant series,have binge read them all so far,absolutely love them
Am gutted to now be starting the last book so far,brilliant series,have binge read them all so far,absolutely love them
October 19, 2022
DI Ryan and his team is on a case of a murdered girl. Lack of evidence leads the team to dead ends. They need to find clues and discover if this victim is just the beginning of the killers crimes. A thrilling story with a well drawn plot and characters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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